NPR has released their annual crowd-sourced lists of the best books in every genre and for every age. [NPR]

A must-read

A mother's harrowing story of her nine-year-old daughter's struggle with anorexia. [Salon]

Congrats!

The adorable and talented Ben Whishaw, who is notoriously private about his personal life, revealed he entered into a civil partnership with composer Mark Bradshaw. The two met on the set of Bright Star. [Daily Mail]

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Acquisitions

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is buying the Washington Post. [Washington Post]

Time's annual list of the best bloggers is here, and it includes Suri's Burn Book. [Techland]

Tissues required

Writer Jane Catherine Lotter penned her own obituary before passing away due to endometrial cancer, and it is beautiful. "I was given the gift of life, and now I have to give it back. This is hard. But I was a lucky woman, who led a lucky existence, and for this I am grateful." [Legacy]